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Come Dine With Us

From Asian eateries and Spanish tapas restaurants to sizzling steakhouses and international buffets, every ship in the Marella Cruises fleet has at least seven globe-trotting restaurants for you to dine in. And best of all, meals in no fewer than four of them are included in your cruise as standard. There’s plenty of options for between-meal bites, too. Our midnight buffets are on-hand to cure any late-night cravings, and the Snack Shack takes care of speedy pick-up-and-go options for breakfast and lunch. To mix up the choices even more, there’s a regular Dress to Impress dinner, as well, where the menu gets as much of a dressing-up as you do.

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There’s a talent pool’s worth of kitchen staff on our ships. Our experienced chefs have developed their skills by working all around the world. Chef Bastillo, one of our executive chefs on board, started his foodie education before he even started school. We caught up with him for a chat…

When did you first take an interest in cooking?

I grew up in the Philippines, and my grandparents taught me about food preservation from an early age. They taught me about how ants store food for rainy days. From then on, I understood how important food was.

What’s your food philosophy?

My passion is sharing culinary knowledge. I do demonstrations on board. I also love inventing. The possibilities are endless for creating new ways of presentation and combining different ingredients. I refuse to stop creating the sort of menus you can’t find in cookery books.

What do you do when you’re not cooking?

I enjoy fishing with friends and gardening. I believe I have a magical touch with growing greens.

What’s your favourite dish to cook?

It’s choucroute à l’alsacienne – a rich platter of sausages and ham on a bed of sauerkraut. It’s not to be missed, especially with a cold bottle of beer.

 
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Take a look at some of our favourite dishes from a range of onboard menus.

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Speciality dining

For something really special, try our speciality restaurants. These cost extra, but you'll be treated to the likes of pan-Asian cuisine at Kora La, the finest cuts of meat in the Surf & Turf Steakhouse, and high-end French food at the Dining Club. Make sure to check our ship pages to find out what's on offer on your ship.

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Special Diets

Just because you’ve got a special diet doesn’t mean you have to miss out. Let us know what you can and can’t eat when you book, and we’ll make sure our chefs whip up something suitable.

Discover our entertainment

When it comes to entertainment, we know how to put on a good show. And we don't just mean at night. During the day, you can join in with poolside games and quizzes. And, by night, there's all sorts going on, from game shows and relaxing live music to comedy acts and West End-style shows.

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